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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, The Car We Had to Push.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Thurber say his grandmother and mother fear?
(a) Cats.
(b) Electricity.
(c) Rats.
(d) Thunder.

2. How is Briggs Breal related to Thurber?
(a) His nephew.
(b) His aunt.
(c) His second cousin.
(d) His first cousin.

3. What does Herman sometimes do in his sleep?
(a) Hiccup.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Gurgle.
(d) Sing.

4. What does Aunt Sarah think the burglar will blow into her room?
(a) Helium.
(b) Cigar smoke.
(c) Chloroform.
(d) Mephane.

5. What is Briggs afraid will happen to him if he falls asleep?
(a) He will stop breathing.
(b) Someone will climb into his bed.
(c) He will have a nightmare.
(d) He will have a heart attack.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the Thurber family usually sleeps in the attic?

2. Where does Thurber say he grew up as a boy?

3. What does Father think will one day happen to the REO?

4. What does Briggs like to keep by the side of his bed?

5. What continent did Zenas travel to?

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